ABOUT OUR SCHOOLAtlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action. 

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. 

Job Purpose

The role of the Subject Leader is to share, understand, and implement the mission and values of the school. The Subject Leader, within their team, is expected to reflect upon current practice, identify strengths and weaknesses, and set goals in order to pursue educational excellence. The Spanish Subject Leader will also work collaboratively within the Group 1 and 2 leadership team. 

FLSA: ExemptReports to: Group 1 and Group 2 LeadersDivision: Secondary SchoolStart Date: July 29, 2024Application Deadline: March 29, 2024

This role carries a language subject leader stipend of $5,500 with no advisory release.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Committed to a team approach where everyone is expected to play a role in creating the best possible environment for education.
• Adept in facilitating effective practice to create a team ethos through appropriate management skills and effective communication.
• Support the further growth and development of the Secondary Spanish programme within a 3K-12 model. 

Curriculum

• Work with Language Group Leaders to develop and align Spanish curriculum with other languages tracks, school and IBO requirements.
• Work closely with the curriculum coordinators in the delivery of the curriculum and placement of the students (including provision and evaluation of placement tests).
• Assist the respective curriculum specialists with the tracking and counseling students in their academic programme.
• Liaise with the Librarian to resource the library in their respective subject areas.
• Coordinate the assessment bench-marking across the group with the subject specialists, foster quality work in instruction and pedagogy from other members of the group.
• Coordinate and ensure quality and consistency of assessments, and the scheduling thereof, across the subject.
• Awareness of latest developments in curriculum, methodologies and materials in their fields, specifically as they pertain to IB.
• Overall direction and guidance of other faculty for all Extended Essays in the subject. 
• Leadership of curriculum review and development. 
• Ensure that curriculum documentation is kept updated.
• Maintain a professional library as a resource in the group subject areas.
• Work closely with other Subject and Group Leaders in promoting interdisciplinary learning.
• Ensure moderation of assessments.
• Lead the group in the use of data to inform and improve teaching and learning.
• Assist in transitions from PYP to MYP and to MYP to DP/CP

People management

• Assist with staffing decisions and recruitment of suitable teachers.
• Conduct the professional growth model for members of the group.
• Ensure that subject faculty meet deadlines.
• Coordinate and facilitate subject meetings and regularly scheduled PD.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the parents, communities and partners for outreaching activities and programs

Professional development

• Attend relevant IB and leadership training on a regular basis.
• Support teachers in their subject with feedback, support, guidance, and coaching.
• Share professional information concerning curriculum, pedagogy and professional development.

Budget

• Operate the subject within the designated budget parameters – preparing the budget request and managing the annual budget.

Communication

• Engage with all the Subject and Group Leaders of the school through regular meetings as part of the academic leadership of the school.
• Communicate effectively with the Secondary School Leadership Team including scheduling needs.
• Represent the subject at appropriate events, and in individual parent meetings as necessary.
• Ensure that all teachers in the subject provide appropriate communication to parents and students.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Organize and coordinate the Spanish exchange programs, and local cultural field trips

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• Training and experience in a school setting
• A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry and experiential based pedagogy is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Open-minded
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Builds Relationships and Rapport 
• Caring
• Proactive
• Creative and critical thinker
• Reflective
• Principled
• Self-motivated learner
• Systems thinker

EEO

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.